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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Edward Clinton "Clint" Scruggs

Edward Clinton "Clint" Scruggs

Jun 15, 2014

Edward Clinton "Clint" Scruggs, 67, of Gastonia, passed away June 15, 2014 at his residence. He was born April 24, 1947 in York County, SC, son of the late William Thomas and Ruby Scruggs. He was a retired veteran, who graciously served our country as a Sargent in the US Army. Clint was known to much of his family simply...

Leonard Donald Brown

Leonard Donald Brown

Jun 14, 2014

Leonard Donald Brown,56 , of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, June 14, at Carolina's Medical Center. He was born, May 9, 1958 in Charleston, S.C., son of the late Harvey Leonard and Ruth Thomas Fortenberry. Leonard is survived by, wife, Patricia Black Brown; sons, Darrell Lee Williamson, Christopher Dean Williamson, Donnie Shane Brown. Funeral arrangements are private. Arrangements are with the...

Robert W."Bob" Thornburg

Robert W."Bob" Thornburg

Jun 14, 2014

Robert W. "Bob" Thornburg, 93, of Bessemer City, passed away on June 14, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born July 6, 1920 in Aiken, SC, son of the late Raymond W. Thornburg and Charlotte Butler Thornburg. Mr. Thornburg was a devoted husband, loving father and papa, who enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He was a member...

Cheryl D. Haas

Cheryl D. Haas

Jun 13, 2014

Cheryl D. Haas, 53, of Dallas, passed away June 13, 2014, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville. She was born April 17, 1961, in Gaston County, daughter of Floyd Richard Haas Sr. and the late Barbara Ann Long Haas. Cheryl was a loving mother and sister. She loved life and was an all-around great person. She was a best...

James "Jimmy" Wesley Jennings

James "Jimmy" Wesley Jennings

Jun 11, 2014

On Wednesday, June 11, James Wesley Jennings passed away. James "Jimmy" was born August 21, 1929, in Meigs County, Tennessee, to Dan and Cleo Bowman Jennings. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Buddy and Dan, Jr. He retired from S.E. Huffman Company of Clover, South Carolina in 1991. For the past fourteen years, he was on...

Alfred "Bobby" Wayne Wiggins

Alfred "Bobby" Wayne Wiggins

Jun 11, 2014

Gastonia, NC - Alfred "Bobby" Wayne Wiggins, Sr., 75, of Gastonia, passed away June 11, 2014 at The Robin Johnson House. He was born April 17, 1939 in Goldsboro, son of the late James M. and Verdie Wiggins. A memorial service will be held 2 pm on Saturday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia,...

Mrs. Helen Cox Rector

Mrs. Helen Cox Rector

Jun 10, 2014

Mrs. Helen Cox Rector, 82, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was a native of Horry County, SC, daughter of the late Tallie and Martha Cox. Helen retired from Burlington Industries Flint Plant and attended Gospel Light Holiness Church in Gastonia. Survivors include daughters, Debbie Wilson, Gloria Leonard and Shelia Wilson;...

Rev. Ray W. England

Rev. Ray W. England

Jun 9, 2014

Rev. Ray W. England, 91, of Gastonia, passed away June 9, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born, native of Gaston County, September 26, 1922, son of the late Luther and Lena England. He was a member of Westview Baptist Church. He retired from Firestone Mill after 19 years of service. He was a veteran of...

Frankie B. Jenkins

Frankie B. Jenkins

Jun 9, 2014

Frankie B. Jenkins, 72, of Gastonia, passed away June 9, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born in Lowell, January 14, 1942, daughter of the late, Ponder and Jewell Baker. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel - 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, NC, officiated by...

Cheryl Louise Reynolds

Cheryl Louise Reynolds

Jun 9, 2014

Cheryl Louise Reynolds, 59, of Gastonia, passed away June 9, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Columbia, SC December 20, 1954, daughter of the late, VernonT. and Carrie Parker Evans. She is survived by her son, Andy Reynolds. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Friday at East Baptist Church, 114 N. Church Street, Gastonia, officiated...

Dorothy Lee Mayhue

Dorothy Lee Mayhue

Jun 8, 2014

Dorothy Lee Mayhue, 65, of Gastonia, passed away June 8, 2014 at her residence. She was born October 9, 1948, native of Gastonia, daughter of the late, Joseph and Vella Mae Martin. A funeral service will be held 2 pm on Friday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, officiated by the Rev. Dan White....

Daniel Johnson

Daniel Johnson

Jun 7, 2014

1943 - 2014 Daniel Johnson, 70, of Dallas, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. A Gaston County native, he was born June 15, 1943 son of the late William Johnson and Pauline Harwell Shives. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking and was very handy. In addition to his parents, Mr. Johnson was preceded...

Leonard "Chief" Hilderbrand

Leonard "Chief" Hilderbrand

Jun 7, 2014

Leonard "Chief" Hilderbrand, 58, of Gastonia, passed away on June 7, 2014 at his home. He was born March 21, 1956 in York County, SC, son of the late Marshall Wylie Hilderbrand and Joyce Yarber Hilderbrand. "Chief" was a retired US Navy veteran. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Thursday at Chapel Grove Baptist Church, 716 Camp...

Paul Reid Melton, Sr.

Paul Reid Melton, Sr.

Jun 5, 2014

Dallas, NC - Paul Reid Melton, Sr., 65, of Dallas passed away June 5, 2014 at his residence. He was born August 25, 1948, native of Gaston County, son of the late Lona Mae McCrary and step-father, Homer Francum. Paul was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Gastonia. His family was always first in his life and he just adored...

Arthur William Kirkland

Arthur William Kirkland

Jun 4, 2014

Bessemer City, NC - Arthur William Kirkland, 72, of Bessemer City, passed away June 4, 2014 at his residence. He was born November 13, 1941, native of Gaston County, son of the late Richard and Estell Kirkland. A memorial service will be held 3 pm on Saturday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel - 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia,...

Marie Lance Rowland

Marie Lance Rowland

Jun 3, 2014

Gastonia, NC - Marie Lance Rowland, 104, of Gastonia, passed away June 3, 2014 at Gastonia Rehab & Health Center. She was born, October 14, 1909 in Cherokee County, daughter of the late, Ernest and Martha Jane Lance. She was a member of Beech Avenue Baptist Church for over 70 years. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon...

Bonnie Mazell Ramsey

Bonnie Mazell Ramsey

Jun 2, 2014

Dallas, NC - Bonnie Mazell Ramsey, 73, of Dallas, passed away June 2, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House. She was born February 23, 1941 in Burke County. She was a member of South Gastonia Church of God and enjoyed fishing. A going home service will be held 3 pm on Thursday at South Gastonia Church of God,310 Carolina Ave.,...

Billy C. Hogsed

Billy C. Hogsed

May 31, 2014

Sherrills Ford - Billy C. Hogsed, 66, of Sherrills Ford, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 14, 1948 in Haysville, NC. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Joyce Gordon Rush Wilson

Joyce Gordon Rush Wilson

May 30, 2014

Though our hearts are heavy and eyes filled with tears; remember she was not meant to always stay here. God sent her to earth with a purpose from above. To show kindness; mercy and love. To be a good daughter mother and wife. To be a blessing in other's lives. Her purpose was filled; so God called her home. Though...

Everett Millard Jones, Jr.

Everett Millard Jones, Jr.

May 29, 2014

Gastonia, NC - Everett Millard Jones, Jr., 72, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, May 29th, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born July 1, 1941 in Union County, SC, son of the late Margaret and Everett Jones, Sr. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday at the Linwood Terrace Activity Building, 1600 Conrad Ave., Gastonia....

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